alibi
//ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ//
Noun
alibiSingular
alibisPlural
1
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.
The suspect had a solid alibi for the night of the crime.
2
An excuse or pretext used to avoid blame or justify one's actions.
He used his busy schedule as an alibi for not attending the meeting.
Synonym
Verb
1
To provide an alibi for someone; to offer an excuse or justification.
His friend tried to alibi him by saying they were together all evening.